tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post4792519451865928999..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Don't Gild the Lily!Laurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-21306194429804586612012-06-17T20:44:59.236-07:002012-06-17T20:44:59.236-07:00Amen! Thanks, Laura, for your comment.
Blessings,
...Amen! Thanks, Laura, for your comment.<br />Blessings,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-18793517024455911752012-06-17T19:59:54.804-07:002012-06-17T19:59:54.804-07:00I read about this and heard about it also from som...I read about this and heard about it also from some other Christians...definitely not going there ever again!Laura M. Bentzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10715050061518308094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-15089946257524309442012-06-07T17:20:44.018-07:002012-06-07T17:20:44.018-07:00Thanks, Charlotte! Yes, this "makeover" ...Thanks, Charlotte! Yes, this "makeover" was more of a disaster than an improvement.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-80887233309930791362012-06-07T17:19:17.357-07:002012-06-07T17:19:17.357-07:00Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your comment! Yes, we had ...Hi Jennifer,<br />Thanks for your comment! Yes, we had a similar experience to yours when we visited several years ago, as did several people from our church. What a shame the current owners had to change that.<br />Blessings,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-45428077953030329392012-06-07T17:16:36.712-07:002012-06-07T17:16:36.712-07:00Dear Cara,
Thanks so much for your visit and comm...Dear Cara, <br />Thanks so much for your visit and comment!<br />His is the greatest story ever told, and He is the only perfect God-Man to ever walk the earth, so why people try to dress Him up is beyond me.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-91407251393334892342012-06-07T08:47:33.007-07:002012-06-07T08:47:33.007-07:00You certainly described it well. I've never be...You certainly described it well. I've never been there either before or after, but I almost feel like I have. I'd say the before is definitely better. <br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-35417794415068690982012-06-07T06:24:54.959-07:002012-06-07T06:24:54.959-07:00Ugh. How disappointing. My family went to the Holy...Ugh. How disappointing. My family went to the Holy Land Experience many years ago, and enjoyed it. We attended some very informative talks, and liked the atmosphere. This sounds entirely different. And ... yuck.Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934656581948719407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-17899799313825834412012-06-06T20:42:12.165-07:002012-06-06T20:42:12.165-07:00"He is all I need. Just give me Jesus." ..."He is all I need. Just give me Jesus." If only the world could always see that it is only this simple, if tinsel and gift shops didn't try and add glitz and intrigue to what is the most simple, intriguing, saving message that will ever be. He needs no adornment, certainly. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.Cara Sextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02597396513424389268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61688517621221890312012-06-06T20:33:24.715-07:002012-06-06T20:33:24.715-07:00Dear Emily,
Thanks so much for your sweet encourag...Dear Emily,<br />Thanks so much for your sweet encouragement. You are a blessing.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-57580033704819404642012-06-06T20:32:10.383-07:002012-06-06T20:32:10.383-07:00Thanks, Lisa, for your visit & comment!
God bl...Thanks, Lisa, for your visit & comment!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-53462908130731563242012-06-06T20:22:03.618-07:002012-06-06T20:22:03.618-07:00oh man. yes. please, just give me Jesus. it sadden...oh man. yes. please, just give me Jesus. it saddens me to no end, how we make a mockery of him... thank you for your honest, forthright, beautiful heart laurie. e.Mommy Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-87934680375425855602012-06-06T19:48:13.292-07:002012-06-06T19:48:13.292-07:00I'm so glad you decided to share about this, a...I'm so glad you decided to share about this, as it will help us make an informed decision about whether we will visit. Thanks!<br /><br />Lisa<br />www.moretobe.comLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10845894193543130893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-33882524424230435952012-06-06T16:19:52.600-07:002012-06-06T16:19:52.600-07:00Hi Jacqueline,
Thanks so much for your visit and c...Hi Jacqueline,<br />Thanks so much for your visit and comment! I agree -- we must be pretty far along on God's timetable of His return, considering the world around us.<br />2 Chronicles 7:14<br />If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-62652919848733731282012-06-06T12:08:17.985-07:002012-06-06T12:08:17.985-07:00Oh, My! what a horrid thing to have happened! I am...Oh, My! what a horrid thing to have happened! I am shocked and sickened right along with you! This is in Orlando? I knew we were pretty far along, but I didn't realize just how far along...Well, I thank the Lord that He is in control! I don't even now what to say!! We must become prayer warriors and repent of our own sin and that of our nation. Thank you for illuminating us.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753549144427909676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-22665056526289110762012-06-06T11:33:40.196-07:002012-06-06T11:33:40.196-07:00Thanks for your comment, Brian. You're right -...Thanks for your comment, Brian. You're right -- it was hard enough for the believers, but ultimately even worse for the unsaved who leave feeling justified in their rejection of Christianity.<br />Blessings,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-61848337819688824742012-06-06T11:23:41.651-07:002012-06-06T11:23:41.651-07:00Hi, A Joyful Noise! It is too bad indeed. The park...Hi, A Joyful Noise! It is too bad indeed. The park under previous management was truly an uplifting and positive experience offering a true Gospel message, but sadly that is no longer the case.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-79279171360720469572012-06-06T10:30:27.248-07:002012-06-06T10:30:27.248-07:00ugh. where to even start...it is hard..e.sp to thi...ugh. where to even start...it is hard..e.sp to think of those that go there and think this is how it is...i would have had a real hard time stomaching it...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-83408040222508284422012-06-06T09:59:32.926-07:002012-06-06T09:59:32.926-07:00WOW Thanks for sharing your story at "Tell Me...WOW Thanks for sharing your story at "Tell Me a True Story."<br />I can see that perhaps the younger set had a hand in glitzing up this theme park. Too bad they did not keep the previous version and the staff that portrayed Jesus in a more fitting manner. I will not be planning to visit this park, but I can imagine that my grandchildren might enjoy it!a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-31092736245034346532012-06-06T09:07:56.203-07:002012-06-06T09:07:56.203-07:00Hi Emily, Thanks so much for following! Looking fo...Hi Emily, Thanks so much for following! Looking forward to checking out your blog!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-20871457160441722822012-06-05T15:29:21.330-07:002012-06-05T15:29:21.330-07:00Amen, Alecia! He is perfect and all in all!
Blessi...Amen, Alecia! He is perfect and all in all!<br />Blessings,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-49525628280176132012-06-05T14:57:13.557-07:002012-06-05T14:57:13.557-07:00A bathroom with mirrors in the stall and a sign th...A bathroom with mirrors in the stall and a sign that read "nothing here is hidden?" oh my.<br /><br />Why in the world would they do that to that park and try to build up Jesus. Jesus stands on his own without anyone building him up. That's what I like most about him, besides the fact that he died for me, he wasn't a people pleaser. I have a lot to learn from him.Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-24214186176253336332012-06-05T14:09:51.370-07:002012-06-05T14:09:51.370-07:00You're very welcome, Mary, and thanks so much ...You're very welcome, Mary, and thanks so much for your encouraging and thought-provoking comment! Yes, it is sad, but true, that many churches today follow the ways of the world and use whatever they need to to lure in seekers with itching ears. It may fill up the church pews, but I doubt that the sheep are being fed or that the seekers are being saved. Jesus is all we need.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-91784199034233325982012-06-05T11:16:03.519-07:002012-06-05T11:16:03.519-07:00Yes! Yes! Yes! Far too many trappings, far too ...Yes! Yes! Yes! Far too many trappings, far too much focus on appearances and attraction - self! - and not nearly enough focus on anything that's really important. And things like this happen, though not quite as obviously, in many American churches - not putting God in His rightful place, ignoring certain parts of Scripture, making this into more of a religion than a relationship (pray this prayer and then come to church every week and you'll be saved, no matter what your life really <i>looks</i> like or whether or not you actually love God for who He <i>is</i>, whether or not you've really been <i>changed</i> - http://www.amazon.com/God-Wonderful-Plan-Your-Life/dp/1878859498 available free at http://www.freewonderfulbook.com/). <i>We</i> are the ones Paul was talking about, following our own desires and looking for teachers who will tell us whatever our itching ears want to hear. We'd much rather have myth than truth! I'm so sick of all that. So, so sick of it. I'd rather have Him - as He <i>is</i> - than <i>anything</i> else. Really, He <i>is</i> all I have.<br /><br />Thank you so, so much for sharing this. Such <i>profound truth</i> in this post. And that passage from 2 Timothy - one of my favorites! Again, thank you so, so much. This is truly appreciated.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982915577379777268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-9058012065534452552012-06-05T09:46:46.259-07:002012-06-05T09:46:46.259-07:00Thanks for your comment, Journey to Epiphany! Some...Thanks for your comment, Journey to Epiphany! Some of the sections of the park, those originally designed by the first owners, are still intact and quite authentic, like the Jerusalem marketplace and Solomon's temple. My husband commented that on our earlier visits, Solomon's temple was, appropriately, the focal point of the park -- now, it's overshadowed by the ostentatious Church of All Nations.<br />Blessings,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-81891928881757476702012-06-05T09:31:15.623-07:002012-06-05T09:31:15.623-07:00Thanks for following, Hubba! I'm headed over t...Thanks for following, Hubba! I'm headed over to your blog now!<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.com